Golfer's Billiard Games Recalled by Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 09122 · Feb 10, 2009 · Golf Gifts and Gallery
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09122
- Date
- Feb 10, 2009
- Company
- Golf Gifts and Gallery
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Golfer's Billiard Games
- Product type
- Games
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled golfer's billiard game includes 15 golf balls (with exterior paint and design to resemble a billiard ball) and six putting cups. The recall involves the Acuity Golfer's Billiard Game, Style #AC302, and the Clubhouse Golfer's Billiard Game, Style #302. The name and style number are located on the product's packaging.
What can happen
Surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of lead.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- The Acuity model was sold at Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from October 2008 to December 2008 for about $30. The Clubhouse model was sold at Golf Galaxy stores nationwide and on its Web site from May 2008 to December 2008 for about $30
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled golfer's billiard games?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of lead.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.